California
County Superintendents.

About.

The position of County Superintendent of Schools, established in the California State Constitution in 1879, has evolved to meet the changing needs of the state and its students. County Superintendents operate as intermediate service agencies providing direct and regional support to school districts, and serve as the primary implementation arm of the California Department of Education (CDE).

Responsibilities to Students.

The responsibilities of these constitutional officers fall generally into these categories:

Educating specific student populations (i.e., special education and disenfranchised youth)
Monitoring and oversight of student academic environment
Monitoring and oversight for district fiscal stability
Providing academic support and assistance to districts and their schools
Providing direct services to small school districts
Reviewing school district Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAPs) and ensuring alignment of projected spending, services, and goals
Providing technical assistance to school districts
Implementing regional support activities to assist district and school staffs